Knolls Wood

An area of mixed ornamental woodland on sand planted on former heathland during the 1800s, Knolls Wood is notable for its avenue of Monkey Puzzle trees and various other specimen trees including giant redwoods.

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The HSBC UK Go-Ride Holiday Coaching Camps for kids organised by British Cycling return to the park this Easter, various dates from 4-12 April aimed at beginner and advanced mountain bikers. Booking and all information available via the British Cycling website.

Explore Maulden Wood in Spring when it’s looking its best with stunning displays of wild flowers - especially bluebells.
Learn about the woodland’s wildlife, history and management on this guided walk with proceeds supporting the conservation work of the Trust.

Kings Wood and Rammamere Heath, both special wildlife areas, are home to some fascinating plants and creatures. Discover more on a friendly walk with Countryside Ranger Bob Hook and two Judith’s, our wildflower enthusiasts.

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Ampthill Park has a bit of everything - tremendous views from The Greensand Ridge, a fascinating heritage from Henry VIII to Capability Brown, and a diverse collection of flora and fauna. Working closely with Ampthill Town Council, The Greensand Trust helps manage Ampthill Park and other sites around Ampthill.

Studham Common, located only five miles from Luton Town Centre, has been used as common land for centuries. Today this beautiful open space is a highly prized feature of the village, valued by the community as a place of recreation and a haven for wildlife.

The Thorns is a 40ha site to the south-west of Bromham. It is owned by The Peter Smith Charitable Trust and managed by us as a nature reserve, with particular interest in arable habitat ground-nesting birds.

Houghton Hall Park is parkland in Houghton Regis. It is within walking distance of Houghton Regis town centre. It is owned and maintained by both Houghton Regis Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.

Flitton Moor is a Local Nature Reserve owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and looked after by the Friends of Flitton Moor, with the help of Greensand Trust volunteers. It is an area of flower-rich wet grassland, grazed by cattle, with two ponds and small belts of trees.

Heath Wood consists of mixed woodland on sand planted on former heathland. The site is managed for informal recreation for the local community whilst maintaining ecological interest of its grassland and woodland habitats.

Ideal for families all year round is our very popular Sculpture Trail, an access for all path accessed from the car park outside the Visitor Centre. Find the fairy doors, play on our wooden sculptures and – a real must – have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!

Here at Rushmere we’re big believers in the power of Natural Play and our woodland is perfect for this so we’ve developed a number of “play spots” around the site which you can discover as part of your visit. They are not part of a set trail but dotted around for you to find as you explore the site.